[Evaluation of a short incision double eyelidplasty for Asian patients]

Background: Creation of a double upper eyelid is a popular procedure in Asian countries. Many incisional and non-incisional approaches have been described to create a new suprapalpebral fold.

Objective: The authors recommended a short incision technique to create a double eyelid and evaluated the results.

Methods: The location of the partial incision was determined pre-operatively with the patient. A one-centimeter partial incision was made on the middle one-third of the upper eyelid, and the orbicularis oculi muscle was dissected. Three anchoring stitches were placed for the creation of the permanent suprapalpebral fold. Those stitches were inverted single knots which linked the tarsal plate to the lower margin's dermis or dermomuscular junction of the incised skin. Intra-operative adjustment of position and curvature of the new fold was done by the active opening of the upper eyelid. Global results, symmetry and design were evaluated by the patient and one independent surgeon.

Results: Between January 2012 and January 2013, a total of 10patients were operated using this technique. All patients were satisfied, with 8results graded excellent and 2results graded good. The average operation time was 20minutes. There were no serious complications, the only unfavorable outcome was one persistent bruise. The follow-up period was one year. Recovery time varied from 2weeks to a month. No correction procedure was needed.

Conclusions: The short central incisional technique for creation of a double eyelid described here provides excellent permanent and natural results, with no visible scar nor serious complications.